Insurance Solutions

​We work to provide the best insurance solutions at the lowest possible cost. That’s why we have strategic partnerships with top insurance providers. This allows us to find the right plan to meet your specific business needs. 

Workers' Compensation

Safety Group 505 was created by NYSRA members in conjunction with the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF). The purpose of the Safety Group is to provide premium savings to policyholders and to promote a safe work environment.

• Safety Group 505 paid members a 25% dividend for 2020.
• Average annual premium savings of 40-45% through lower upfront costs and annual dividend.
• Members have received dividends for 34 consecutive years – totaling over $100 million!
• Free training resources on dozens of workplace safety topics available through NYSIF.
• To be eligible for this program you must meet NYSIF underwriting guidelines. Most NYSRA members meet the guidelines. 

For more information or a free Workers' Compensation quote, contact Jennifer Romanski at 800.452.5212 or jenniferr@nysra.org.

Disability Insurance

Chances are you will have an employee that requires some form of disability benefits, either due to a non-work related injury, an illness or medical condition. Providing disability insurance is mandated by New York State.  We have put together a highly competitive program for members. 

• SINGLE RATE regardless of number of employees or gender – typical plans charge more for women and based on number of employees.
• Enhanced coverage options available beyond state limit of $170/week.
• Quick and easy one-page application: Disability Insurance Enrollment Form
• Premium payments can be made online. 

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Providing supplemental benefits to employees can help with recruitment and retention of staff.

For information on Teladoc Health, Let's Get Checked, Pharmacy Discount Card and other programs offered through United Healthcare, click here.  ​

Group Accident Insurance
No medical plan required. 

Accidents can hurt financially as well as physically. When your employees or their family members are injured, accident insurance can help pay expenses that other insurance won't cover. NYSRA has worked with The Standard Insurance Company of New York to offer members Group Accident Insurance.
Advantages of Accident Insurance:

• Pays benefits following treatment for a wide range of accidents - from minor to catastrophic. 
• Lump sum benefits paid directly to employee.
• Youth Organized Sports benefit pays an additional 25% of total benefits paid - included with Employee + Child(ren) and Family coverage. 
• Hospitalization, ER and physician office visits are included, as well as more than 100 other benefits, including Accidental Death & Dismemberment. 

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Specified Disease Insurance
No medical plan required. 

Specified Disease Insurance provides employees with a valuable enhancement to their benefits. This coverage helps cover the unexpected costs of a major illness - regardless of other insurance coverage. This coverage is provided to members through The Standard Insurance Company of New York.
Advantages of Specified Disease Insurance:

• Covers seven specified diseases.
• Lump sum benefits for each covered specified disease diagnosis, without restrictions on use. 
• Dependent children automatically covered at 25% of employee's coverage amount. 
• Employees can increase coverage at subsequent enrollments as needs change. 

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For more information on Disability, Voluntary Supplemental Benefits, Group Accident or Specified Disease programs, contact Curtis Robinson at 800.452.5212 or curtisr@nysra.org.